Feb 10, 2021 12:36 am
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Sure, here it is.Last edited February 10, 2021 12:37 am
Rolls
Nature - (1d20+5)
(18) + 5 = 23
Episode 2 Scene 1 The Journey North
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Feb 10, 2021 12:57 am
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Well dang someone is rather knowledgeable about the Fae/faeDeJoker sent a note to FlyingSucculent
Feb 10, 2021 9:39 pm
Lex returns from the stone circle, just in time to have his question left hanging in the air as Mist Lady disappears. He describes what he saw to the others.
After that, Brindel says to his companions, "If you wait a few minutes before going in, I may be able to learn more about this tower. Meanwhile, someone should walk around it to check for other doors or windows." He examines the stonework of the building to possibly determine how ancient it is, who may have built it, or other historical facts.
After that, Brindel says to his companions, "If you wait a few minutes before going in, I may be able to learn more about this tower. Meanwhile, someone should walk around it to check for other doors or windows." He examines the stonework of the building to possibly determine how ancient it is, who may have built it, or other historical facts.
Rolls
Brindel's Stonecunning check (History with double proficiency) - (1d20+6)
(9) + 6 = 15
Feb 11, 2021 2:16 am
Shump begins to examine the tower exterior and the first thing he notes is the folks that built this were skinny, and he will have to work a bit to get his bulk through that tiny but tall doorway
Feb 11, 2021 2:21 am
Brindel begins examining the exterior stone of the building.
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Feb 11, 2021 3:19 am
Shump turns sideways and still has trouble getting in through the doorway. So Small he waits for Haelga to get in as he looks the place over from there.
Last edited February 11, 2021 3:20 am
Feb 11, 2021 3:24 am
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It takes Shump a full 1d4+1 rounds to get through the open doorway which while not important now may be important at some later time. ;)Looking about he can tell that the room is vast although he can see the opposite wall, the ceiling which is easily out of his reach, a central pillar about as far away as the ceiling is high, several arched support structures that connect to that center pillar, and a set of stairs going up off to his right.
Feb 11, 2021 3:37 am
Shump is well used the dark and uses his 90' of Darkvision to look about and also takes out some marking chalk which he marks the wall around where the door is so he knows where to look for it later if it closes. Is there any apparent way to open the door if it closes?
Feb 11, 2021 3:42 am
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Shump would need to examine the door more closely which would be difficult as he has to squeeze into that narrow space to do so -- perhaps he can ask Haelga to examine it -- keep in mind Shump is probably about at least 4 feet wide and that doorway is only about 3 feet wide or a bit less which means the door is at least 4 feet or so inside that opening.
Feb 11, 2021 3:59 am
Haelga will walk and check out the door for irregularities. She is on alert for danger.
Rolls
Perception - (1d20+6)
(13) + 6 = 19
Feb 11, 2021 4:31 am
When Haelga steps in she does notice the tightness of the opening as even her shoulders nearly touch both walls, although moving carefully she can easily traverse the short narrow passageway. The height of course which accommodates Shump easily accommodates her.
The doors appear to sit within a pocket within the wall on either side such that when they are open they are flush with the wall. There is a place to slip ones hand in to perhaps grip the door to pull it forward but there does not appear to be any handles on this side of either door. When facing the opening from the outside the door on the left's hand opening is towards the rear of the door and the door on the right's hand opening is towards the front. To Haelga this seems like a rather odd arrangement but then where she comes from stone castle of any type are not known and a longhouse, if it has a door, has it opening inwards as many longhouses are partially set into the ground.
The doors appear to sit within a pocket within the wall on either side such that when they are open they are flush with the wall. There is a place to slip ones hand in to perhaps grip the door to pull it forward but there does not appear to be any handles on this side of either door. When facing the opening from the outside the door on the left's hand opening is towards the rear of the door and the door on the right's hand opening is towards the front. To Haelga this seems like a rather odd arrangement but then where she comes from stone castle of any type are not known and a longhouse, if it has a door, has it opening inwards as many longhouses are partially set into the ground.
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To test the functionality of either door requires a hand or some appropriate make-shift tool to be slipped into the opening and leverage applied to pull the door forward.Feb 11, 2021 7:01 am
While Shump and Haelga explore the innards of the doorway, Lex grabs a stick and casts a Light cantrip on it. Then he stands in the doorway (or moves in as close as he must) to see what the others are seeing. He says to Shump and Helga, "I can try to open that doorway with a magical hand from out here, if you want. You found the door. It's your call."
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With a Strength of 8, Lex is probably thinner than Helga and fits in the door easily.Last edited February 11, 2021 7:11 am
Feb 11, 2021 7:02 am
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LOL. Yeah. I can see Shump a good 4' wide at the shoulders. He is a regular Hulk.Feb 11, 2021 7:15 am
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Yeah I did some research the average human is about 18" wide in the shoulders or just 1' 6" with 2' being exceedingly herculean in the shoulder width department for humans -- that said while Shump does not have broad shoulders for his race he is considerably wide period (much like the picture you use to represent him). So yeah I can see him being close to 4 foot wide -- just note Brindel is a Dwarf and in my world Dwarves resemble blocks on legs as they are nearly as wide as they are tall and only slightly less deep which attributes to their stability and such.Feb 11, 2021 7:17 am
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To paraphrase Shakespeare, "my kingdom for a rogue." :-)Feb 11, 2021 7:27 am
Shump taps Haelga shoulder with his massive hand and asks Haelga after he has eye contact, Can See? as he hands her another sweet meat and one for himself. Supply is getting low. Obviously he is asking her if she has Darkvision as this place is dark. Not a problem for Shump. He comes from the darkest of forest area. He actually prefers the darkness.
That and he has noted that he has completed the half the job he was to do. He got everyone to the tower. Still needs of course to get everyone back. He doesn't saying about this. Strangely he is quiet about it.
That and he has noted that he has completed the half the job he was to do. He got everyone to the tower. Still needs of course to get everyone back. He doesn't saying about this. Strangely he is quiet about it.
Last edited February 11, 2021 7:35 am
Feb 11, 2021 7:02 pm
"Haelga says, "Thonk ju but no," to Shump's offer of sweet meat.She says, "Dark, hard see."She points her lips towards the door and says, "Lex magik try?"
[ +- ] Common Translation
"No thank you,"
[ +- ] Common Translation
"It is dark, so hard for me to see."
[ +- ] Common Translation
"Lex, can you try your magic?"
Feb 13, 2021 11:29 pm
While his companions explore the building's exterior and interior, Egret philosophically positions himself outside, sitting down on a random boulder and idly observing the surrounding marsh. He doesn't want to crowd already tight space in the tower's passegeway, and is content to listen Shump and Haelga's discussion from out there.
"A minute, my friend," when Brindel approaches the doorway again Egret gestures for his friend, indicating his desire to talk. Once the dwarf gets closer, he lowers his voice to a murmur. "The words this lady spoke were High Old Fae," he states without any preamble, gaze still fixed on the terrain with a thoughtful frown. "It is the language used by Arche Fae, beings notorious for making contracts that ruin lives and causing their enemies to disappear forever. It is said that making a beneficial deal with them is a legendary occurence, and even other Fae dislike their agents."
He finally looks up at Brindel. "I am truly glad that you negotiated the details of this job, since Fae contracts bind them as much as they do us. But I believe we might need to prepare for her to double-cross the group either way the moment she no longer considers us useful." He pauses in hesitation. "Do you think we need to warn Shump and Haelga, or am I just being paranoid? If what we are about to deal with on her behest is another Fae..."
"A minute, my friend," when Brindel approaches the doorway again Egret gestures for his friend, indicating his desire to talk. Once the dwarf gets closer, he lowers his voice to a murmur. "The words this lady spoke were High Old Fae," he states without any preamble, gaze still fixed on the terrain with a thoughtful frown. "It is the language used by Arche Fae, beings notorious for making contracts that ruin lives and causing their enemies to disappear forever. It is said that making a beneficial deal with them is a legendary occurence, and even other Fae dislike their agents."
He finally looks up at Brindel. "I am truly glad that you negotiated the details of this job, since Fae contracts bind them as much as they do us. But I believe we might need to prepare for her to double-cross the group either way the moment she no longer considers us useful." He pauses in hesitation. "Do you think we need to warn Shump and Haelga, or am I just being paranoid? If what we are about to deal with on her behest is another Fae..."
Last edited February 13, 2021 11:33 pm
Feb 16, 2021 5:55 am
"Your worries are valid, my friend. This is something we need to discuss with Shump, Helga, and Lex. We can pool our knowledge of the Fae."
Brindel raises his left hand and touches his lips, giving him their group's silent signal that their conversation may not be private. "In my experience, it is not unusual for someone to look for ways to work around a contract if it benefits them to do so. I know we will uphold our obligations; we cannot control what others do. Gorm Gulthun will be with us, if we are vigilant. Thanks to you, we will be on alert and prepared for any trickery."
Brindel raises his left hand and touches his lips, giving him their group's silent signal that their conversation may not be private. "In my experience, it is not unusual for someone to look for ways to work around a contract if it benefits them to do so. I know we will uphold our obligations; we cannot control what others do. Gorm Gulthun will be with us, if we are vigilant. Thanks to you, we will be on alert and prepared for any trickery."
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May Lex roll to see if he has any Fae knowledge?Last edited February 16, 2021 6:06 am
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